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Girson Family History

Girson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Girton, Giron, Garson, Gilson, Gerson, Gibson, Gipson, Gordon, Parson

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Where is the Girson family from?

You can see how Girson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Girson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Girson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Girson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Girson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Girson. 100% of Girson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Girson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 330 immigration records available for the last name Girson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 404 military records available for the last name Girson. For the veterans among your Girson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Girson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Girson in 1969 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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